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ARY 167K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,850 mi
Last recorded45,850 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARY 167K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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ARY 167K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 34,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARY 167K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARY 167K registered?

ARY 167K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 21 September 1971.

Is ARY 167K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARY 167K shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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